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RE: SHITPOST YOUR WAY TO SUCCESS 🥇NEW Steemit-Exclusive Series • Lesson No. 1 • Letting go of quality for profit
I understand what u say, but it is a bit extreme! There are many initiatives that fully support amazing posts.. only because of their quality.. @ecotrain and @tribesteemup are two great examples!
And some big changes are coming with a new token for rewarding based on popularity and not power! @ned has been revealing this to people recently and so watch this space!
It is a 'satire series', which I have detailed in the {intro post](https://steemit.com/introducing/@grow-pro/introducing-shitpost-your-way-to-success-all-new-steemit-exclusive-mini-series).
I agree that there are various initiatives for 'quality', however, most (if not all of these) require funds. That, to me at least, still suggests that quality is based solely on profitability. I am part of more than one initiative, in fact, all of which required 'monetary installation' in order to receive any benefit. Ironically, the benefits are also based solely upon your weighted investment amount. How ironic!
I am not at all discounting the integrity of these initiatives, but I do feel that it is not solving the issue holistically. With the HIVEMIND update on the horizon and community features + SMT and the potential that brings - it is surely going to change. Whether it's a solution or not will remain to be seen.
I am also aware of the discussion surrounding how rewards are based on vote weight/SP could possibly change to a more 'fair' metric. If the system relies only on those with STEEM POWER to essentially determine the value of posts - we are SOL. Those with the most SP tend to seek profit and their vote will cost you. Change is absolutely on the horizon and I am excited to see it unfold.
Thanks for dropping in and sharing your thoughts @eco-alex. The intro to this series will explain my 'method to my madness' and the intent is to open the discussion. So far, so good! Thanks again.
Many Steemians see that difference between minnows and whales is way too big. Let be honest, it's bullshit that only few whales decide who gonna get little bigger upvote. Ironically 99% of those whales don't blog at all. So people who don't write articles at all should decide who will get upvote for their written article?! That don't make sense at all!
I hope this gonna be the case!
You and I both! I've put in far more than I have earned, taken out virtually nothing and created my own content from words to graphics, media, photos and have struggled to maintain motivation as well. It is truly just a handful of people that have made my experience worthwhile. Not monetarily, I'm talking about the 'experience' and the support that they have offered. Comments here go a long way, in my eyes.
I have always tried to reward engagement because that's the thread that keeps this all together.
If this place becomes a place where we write content for robots - we're in trouble. These robots do not read for profit, only vote. Automation only works if the intent is aligned with the function. If the objective is rewarding quality content, we need robots that vote on parameters other than how much you paid them..lol
It's not about money in the end, it's about connecting.
Someone who gives effort to write few quality articles and after receiving 0 $ and 0 comments, what should he do after that? Few will continue, but most of people give up because they don't see reason to write. Yes, people need more patience, but also Steemit system is broken and it's not organized well enough. Odds are high that newcomer willing to give an effort will give up after while because of lack of support here. Steemit must re-organize so people don't quit so quickly as now days.
(Thanks for resteem, I really appreciate it!)